US Bridges

US 150 over Talley Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 06.34 W US 40 · Structure no. 027380

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,015
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Talley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 150 over Talley Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 89 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,015 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,241 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesTalley Creek
Location06.34 W US 40
RouteU.S. Route 150
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55388, -87.44695
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,015 (2021)
Projected traffic3,241 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 over Talley Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 150 over Talley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 over Talley Creek carry?

About 3,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Talley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Talley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.